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January 2010

Dinner and movie: Victoria and the dumplings

02/01/10

Dinner and movie: Victoria and the dumplings

Another taste of the Copper Onion—still just a preview, but it makes me eager for the full meal deal

Posted at 10:07 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Seasonal delight

01/29/10

Seasonal delight

Seasonal food is what it's all about but you have to work at getting it most of the time. Not now.

Posted at 01:33 PM | Permalink | Comments: 3

Brain candy?

01/28/10

Brain candy?

Where do Utah legislators get all the energy to produce their foolishness??

Posted at 02:11 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

An art blog disguised as a food blog: loking at Jamie Wyeth's gulls

01/28/10

An art blog disguised as a food blog: loking at Jamie Wyeth's gulls

Go see Seven Deadly Sins at Salt Lake Art Center

Posted at 12:22 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Chef d-d-d-d-dancing way past our bedtime

01/27/10

Chef d-d-d-d-dancing way past our bedtime

No question: Chef John Murcko is outstanding in his field. Last night's Chefdance dinner made great word-of-mouth for his new restaurant

Posted at 01:41 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Cornbread and culture

01/25/10

Cornbread and culture

Corny musings and a recipe by me

Posted at 08:22 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Chow truck coming to a parking lot near you

01/25/10

Chow truck coming to a parking lot near you

A great meal for about the amount of money you could find in the seat and floor of your car.

Posted at 12:09 PM | Permalink | Comments: 3

BIG food news from Matt: more Caputo's to love and savor

01/23/10

BIG food news from Matt: more Caputo's to love and savor

Look forward to a second Caputo's location at 15th and 15th. Soon.

Posted at 10:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 5

Hungry for authenticity?

01/22/10

Hungry for authenticity?

Chef Greg Neville served up a big portion of it at Lugano's Barbaresco dinner on Wednesday night

Posted at 02:02 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Take your sweet tooth out to dinner at Les Madeleines

01/21/10

Take your sweet tooth out to dinner at Les Madeleines

Learn how to make fabulous pastries and what food to serve first.

Posted at 10:22 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Sustainable seafood?

01/20/10

Sustainable seafood?

Unfortunately, for the most part, consumers remain in the dark about restaurants' seafood sourcing.

Posted at 02:12 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

We love onions

01/20/10

We love onions

Copper Onion, a new downtown restaurant, opens today.

Posted at 10:11 AM | Permalink | Comments: 4

Chow on wheels

01/19/10

Chow on wheels

Keep your eye out for the bright yellow Chow wagon, Salt Lake's first gourmet food truck.

Posted at 09:51 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Make reservations NOW

01/14/10

Make reservations NOW

The menu at the revolutionary restaurant Tipica will be drastically down-scaled at the end of January, and the restaurant will emerge with a new menu and mission.

Posted at 01:06 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Dining up at Jean-Georges' new place

01/13/10

Dining up at Jean-Georges' new place

Breaching, and dining in, the St. Regis mountain fastness

Posted at 03:56 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

For those who resolved ...to drink more wine

01/13/10

For those who resolved ...to drink more wine

New Year ...new varietals @ Wild Grape's Wine Wednesdays... yes!

Posted at 12:49 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Forget Leno. Forget Conan. Here's a character who's way funnier.

01/13/10

Forget Leno. Forget Conan. Here's a character who's way funnier.

Of course I don't mean funny ha-ha, I mean funny peculiar. Then again, that's true of Jay and Conan, too.

Posted at 07:54 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

The true cost of eating out

01/12/10

The true cost of eating out

Comparing the cost of cooking at home with a meal out is fallacious. You can't price service by the pound.

Posted at 04:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Head for the Hof

01/12/10

Head for the Hof

An eruption of Teutonic good times and good food in Weber County this weekend.

Posted at 04:17 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Delicious collaboration—one fine art helps another

01/12/10

Delicious collaboration—one fine art helps another

Himalayan Kitchen recently expanded its digs; now it expands its mission

Posted at 02:44 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Readers Choice Dining Awards

01/08/10

Readers Choice Dining Awards

Look how excited chef Zane is over winning a Salt Lake magazine dining award! Don't you want to make your favorite chef that happy? Vote now!

Posted at 08:53 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

The most expensive burger contest ever

01/07/10

The most expensive burger contest ever

Luxury brands play limbo, aiming for a common denominator

Posted at 08:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

In reviewing restaurants, I believe honesty is the only policy

01/06/10

In reviewing restaurants, I believe honesty is the only policy

It's nice to know a chef who believes that, too.

Posted at 01:04 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Bienvenidos, Frida

01/06/10

Bienvenidos, Frida

Finally, more good Mexican food is on the way.

Posted at 08:52 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

2010 Table trends

01/05/10

2010 Table trends

Social science at work: what the culinary mavens predict will be new, seems old already. What do you think?

Posted at 11:31 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3

About This Blog

A lack of serious ambition, a love of cooking and a degree in Latin naturally led to a career in food writing for Mary Brown Malouf.

Her 25 years of experience has included stints as executive editor of D magazine in Dallas, Texas; executive editor at wine.com in Napa, California; and restaurant critic for The Salt Lake Tribune.

Now, she’s the dining editor for Salt Lake magazine, where she writes about the food scene in Salt Lake City and beyond. Check in regularly for the latest restaurant news, great products from local purveyors, and conversation about all things gustatory.

If you have news, tips or other information about the dining scene you'd like to share, email Mary.

 

 

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